Iron dragon

NormalCatacombs of Kourend
Iron dragon
Released	17 January 2005 (Update)
Members	Yes
Combat level	189
Size	4x4
Examine	Its scales seem to be made of iron.
Combat info
Attribute	Draconic, Fiery
XP bonus	+2.5%
Max hit	17 (Melee); 50 (Dragonfire)
Aggressive	Yes
Poisonous	No
Attack style	Slash, Dragonfire
Attack speed	4 ticks (2.4 seconds)
Respawn time	30 ticks (18 seconds)
Slayer info
Slayer level	None
Slayer XP	173.2 xp
Category	Iron Dragons
Assigned by	File:Konar chathead.png
Combat stats
Aggressive stats
Melee defence
Magic defence
+30	50% weakness
Ranged defence
Immunities
Poison	Not immune
Venom	Not immune
Cannons	Not immune
Thralls	Not immune
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Advanced data
Monster ID	272,273,8080

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SMW Subobject for NormalMagic defence bonus: 30Examine: Its scales seem to be made of iron.Immune to venom: Not immuneAttack bonus: 0Magic Damage bonus: 0Ranged Strength bonus: 0Stab defence bonus: 20Uses skill: SlayerDefence level: 165Heavy range defence bonus: 65NPC ID: 272, 273, 8080Crush defence bonus: 70Release date: 17 January 2005Version anchor: NormalRanged level: 1Hitpoints: 165Attack level: 165Combat level: 189Poisonous: NoImmune to poison: Not immuneIs variant of: Iron dragonAttack speed: 4Magic attack bonus: 0Slash defence bonus: 70Elemental weakness: EarthRange defence bonus: 90Attack style: Slash, DragonfireMonster attribute: dragon, fieryLight range defence bonus: 90Image: File:Iron dragon.pngSize: 4Range attack bonus: 0Slayer category: Iron DragonsStandard range defence bonus: 90Assigned by: konar, nieve, duradelIs members only: trueExperience bonus: 2.5Uses infobox: MonsterMagic level: 100Name: Iron dragonStrength bonus: 0Max hit: 17 (Melee), 50 (Dragonfire)Strength level: 165Slayer experience: 173.2Elemental weakness percent: 50

SMW Subobject for Catacombs of KourendMagic defence bonus: 30Examine: Its scales seem to be made of iron.Immune to venom: Not immuneAttack bonus: 0Magic Damage bonus: 0Ranged Strength bonus: 0Stab defence bonus: 20Uses skill: SlayerDefence level: 185Heavy range defence bonus: 65NPC ID: 7254Crush defence bonus: 70Release date: 9 June 2016Version anchor: Catacombs of KourendRanged level: 1Hitpoints: 195Attack level: 185Combat level: 215Poisonous: NoImmune to poison: Not immuneIs variant of: Iron dragonAttack speed: 4Magic attack bonus: 0Slash defence bonus: 70Elemental weakness: EarthRange defence bonus: 90Attack style: Slash, DragonfireMonster attribute: dragon, fieryLight range defence bonus: 90Image: File:Iron dragon.pngSize: 4Range attack bonus: 0Slayer category: Iron DragonsStandard range defence bonus: 90Assigned by: konar, nieve, duradelIs members only: trueExperience bonus: 2.5Uses infobox: MonsterMagic level: 120Name: Iron dragonStrength bonus: 0Max hit: 19 (Melee), 50 (Dragonfire)Strength level: 185Slayer experience: 204.5Elemental weakness percent: 50

Iron Dragons are one of the six types of metal dragons. Although they are the second weakest of the six metal dragons, it is especially dangerous to kill them, as with all metal dragons due to their ability to shoot long-range dragonfire. A dragonfire shield, or an anti-dragon shield, coupled with an antifire potion is necessary for full dragonfire protection. Having only one form of protection will result in some dragonfire damage being inflicted onto the player. The Protect from Magic prayer provides no protection against dragonfire from metallic dragons. A super antifire potion or extended equivalent provides complete protection from dragonfire without the need for a shield.

Magic or Ranged is a common method of killing these creatures since they will not attempt to close in the distance to Melee, thus rendering the character invulnerable as long as they keep their dragonfire protection (with both an antifire potion and an anti-dragon shield). Melee users are recommended to use the Protect from Melee prayer, as they can hit very hard. Since their Defence is relatively high and their magic level lower, offensive Magic is an effective choice against them -- especially Earth spells, due to their elemental weakness. A stabbing weapon like the Zamorakian hasta takes advantage of their lower stab defensive stat compared to crush and slash. A dragonbane weapon such as the dragon hunter lance can be very effective with a high stab bonus, and an additional bonus against draconic creatures.

If they are fought without complete dragonfire protection, it is recommended to stay in melee range and use Protect from Melee to reduce the amount of dragonfire damage taken.

With completion of the elite Karamja diary, all Metal dragons (bronze, iron, and steel) in Brimhaven Dungeon will drop their respective bars in noted form if toggled-on through Pirate Jackie the Fruit.

Locations

Location

Levels

Members

Spawns

Map

League region

Brimhaven Dungeon (Task only area)

189

8

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Karamja✓

Catacombs of Kourend

215

2

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Kourend✓

Brimhaven Dungeon

189

13

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Karamja✓

Isle of Souls Dungeon

189

3

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Misthalin✓

Drops

The following drop rates are provided by Jagex, unless otherwise specified.

100%

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Dragon bones	1	Always	3,164	96
	Iron bar	5	Always^{[d 1]}	1,095	80

^ Iron bars are dropped in bank note form if players have completed the Elite Karamja Diary and are killing iron dragons in the Brimhaven Dungeon.

Pre-roll

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Dragon plateskirt	1	1/1,024^{[d 1]}	161,405	162,000
	Dragon platelegs	1	1/1,024^{[d 1]}	161,230	162,000

^ ^1.0 ^1.1 The drop rate is 1/1,024 for a specific legging, or 1/512 for any leggings.

Weapons and armour

Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
Rune dart(p)	9	7/128	1,530	1,890
Adamant 2h sword	1	4/128	3,459	3,840
Adamant axe	1	3/128	446	768
Adamant battleaxe	1	3/128	2,274	2,496
Rune knife	5	3/128	455	500
Adamant sq shield	1	1/128	1,964	2,304
Rune med helm	1	1/128	10,994	11,520
Rune battleaxe	1	1/128	24,300	24,960

Runes and ammunition

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Rune javelin	4	20/128	760	960
	Blood rune	15	19/128	3,210	3,600
Adamant bolts.png: Iron dragon drops Adamant bolts with rarity 6/128 in quantity 2-12	Adamant bolts	2–12	6/128	20–120	68–408
	Soul rune	3	5/128	519	540

Coins

Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
Coins	270	20/128	270	270
Coins	550	10/128	550	550
Coins	990	1/128	990	990

Other

Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
Super strength(1)	1	8/128	1,257	66
Runite limbs	1	5/128	9,478	9,600
Adamantite bar	2	3/128	3,842	768
Curry	1	3/128	506	12

Rare and Gem drop table

There is a 2/128 chance of rolling the rare drop table. There is also a 3/128 chance of rolling the gem drop table.

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Nothing	N/A	1/68.81; Never^{[d 1]}	N/A	N/A
	Coins	3,000	1/390.1	3,000	3,000
	Loop half of key	1	1/378.27; 1/352.17^{[d 2]}	11,919	60
	Tooth half of key	1	1/378.27; 1/352.17^{[d 2]}	11,925	60
	Uncut sapphire	1	1/154.57; 1/78.49^{[d 2]}	238	15
	Runite bar	1	1/1,638.4	12,467	3,000
	Nature rune	67	1/2,730.67	7,169	7,236
	Rune 2h sword	1	1/2,730.67	37,885	38,400
	Rune battleaxe	1	1/2,730.67	24,300	24,960
	Uncut emerald	1	1/309.13; 1/156.98^{[d 2]}	463	30
	Law rune	45	1/4,096	5,715	6,480
	Death rune	45	1/4,096	7,200	4,860
Steel arrow.png: Iron dragon drops Steel arrow with rarity 1/4,096 in quantity 150	Steel arrow	150	1/4,096	2,700	1,050
Rune arrow.png: Iron dragon drops Rune arrow with rarity 1/4,096 in quantity 42	Rune arrow	42	1/4,096	2,352	10,080
	Adamant javelin	20	1/4,096	1,140	1,920
	Rune sq shield	1	1/4,096	22,551	23,040
	Dragonstone	1	1/4,096	11,580	6,000
	Silver ore	100 (noted)	1/4,096	6,500	4,500
	Uncut ruby	1	1/618.26; 1/313.96^{[d 2]}	988	60
	Rune kiteshield	1	1/8,192	32,131	32,640
	Dragon med helm	1	1/8,192	59,006	60,000
	Rune spear	1	1/7,869.24; 1/841.11^{[d 2]}^{[d 3]}	11,871	12,480
	Shield left half	1	1/15,738.48; 1/1,682.22^{[d 2]}^{[d 3]}	65,394	66,000
	Nature talisman	1	1/1,648.7; 1/837.23^{[d 2]}	328	2
	Dragon spear	1	1/20,984.64; 1/2,242.97^{[d 2]}^{[d 3]}	38,854	37,440
	Uncut diamond	1	1/2,473.06; 1/1,255.85^{[d 2]}	2,142	120
	Rune javelin	5	1/4,946.11; 1/2,511.7^{[d 2]}	950	1,200

^ The "nothing" drop is removed while wearing a ring of wealth.
^ ^2.00 ^2.01 ^2.02 ^2.03 ^2.04 ^2.05 ^2.06 ^2.07 ^2.08 ^2.09 ^2.10 The drop rate is increased while wearing a ring of wealth due to the "nothing" drop being removed.
^ ^3.0 ^3.1 ^3.2 Slightly reduced chance of dropping if Legends' Quest has not been completed.

Tertiary

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
Brimstone key.png: Iron dragon drops Brimstone key with rarity 1/83 in quantity 1	Brimstone key	1	1/83; 1/77^{[d 1]}	Not sold	N/A
	Clue scroll (hard)	1	1/128^{[d 2]}	Not sold	12
	Draconic visage	1	1/10,000	3,924,148	450,000

^ Brimstone keys are only dropped if killed on a Slayer task given by Konar quo Maten.
^ The hard clue scroll drop rate increases to 1/121 after unlocking the hard Combat Achievements rewards tier.

Catacombs tertiary

The following drops are only accessible while killing the Catacombs of Kourend variants.

Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
Ancient shard	1	1/203	Not sold	122
Dark totem base	1	1/305	Not sold	123
Dark totem middle	1	1/305	Not sold	123
Dark totem top	1	1/305	Not sold	123

Changes

Date	Changes
[[{{#explode:29 May 2024\| \|0}} {{#explode:29 May 2024\| \|1}}]] [[{{#explode:29 May 2024\| \|2}}]] (update)	Iron dragons now have a 50% elemental weakness to earth spells. Iron dragon's heavy Ranged defence has been lowered from 90 to 65. Iron dragon's stab defence has been lowered from 50 to 20.
[[{{#explode:8 May 2007\| \|0}} {{#explode:8 May 2007\| \|1}}]] [[{{#explode:8 May 2007\| \|2}}]] (update)	The NPC was graphically updated.
26 January – 27 June 2005	The NPC's examine was changed from "It's^[sic] scales seem to be made of iron." to "Its scales seem to be made of iron."

Gallery (historical)


17 January 2005 – 8 May 2007	8 May 2007 – present

[1] Iron bars are dropped in bank note form if players have completed the Elite Karamja Diary and are killing iron dragons in the Brimhaven Dungeon.

[dragon-2] 1.0 ^1.1 The drop rate is 1/1,024 for a specific legging, or 1/512 for any leggings.

[3] The "nothing" drop is removed while wearing a ring of wealth.

[row-4] 2.00 ^2.01 ^2.02 ^2.03 ^2.04 ^2.05 ^2.06 ^2.07 ^2.08 ^2.09 ^2.10 The drop rate is increased while wearing a ring of wealth due to the "nothing" drop being removed.

[rowm-5] 3.0 ^3.1 ^3.2 Slightly reduced chance of dropping if Legends' Quest has not been completed.

[6] Brimstone keys are only dropped if killed on a Slayer task given by Konar quo Maten.

[7] The hard clue scroll drop rate increases to 1/121 after unlocking the hard Combat Achievements rewards tier.

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Iron dragon

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